Contributor:
Library of Congress. Literary Initiatives Office - Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Uncut: Conversation with Coolidge Exhibit Curators & Filmmaker Marjorie Short
Marjorie Short joins exhibit curators Robin Rausch and Caitlin Miller to discuss the challenges of telling a life story in the briefest way possible, from an eight-minute film to a 50-item exhibit. Created to commemorate Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge's 150th birthday and the 90th anniversary season of concerts at the Library of Congress, Chamber Music features approximately 50 items -- letters, photos, original music manuscripts,…
Contributor:
Library of Congress. Music Division - Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Roosevelt's Second Act: The Election of 1940 & the Politics of War
Richard Moe discussed his book, "Roosevelt's Second Act: The Election of 1940 and the Politics of War," focusing on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's decision to run a third time, a decision that was far from inevitable.
Contributor:
Library of Congress. Center for the Book - Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Generations of Samoan Culture & History
Rep. Aumua Amata, American Samoa's third Member of Congress and the first woman elected to the House American Samoa, discussed Samoan culture and history. Also generations of Samoan culture were illustrated by items found in a variety of Library collections.